Procurment/Purchasing Agent

VIP Staffing; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Procurement/Purchasing candidate for a full-time position in Albuquerque. The role involves sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and managing purchase orders. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in purchasing or supply chain management, preferably within the steel fabrication industry. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in STRUMIS. This role offers a competitive hourly pay and a Monday to Friday work schedule.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management (steel fabrication industry preferred).
• Strong knowledge of steel grades, fasteners, and fabrication materials.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and BOM's.

Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and specifications to determine material requirements.
• Source and purchase steel, plate, structural shapes, fasteners, consumables, and other required fabrication materials.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Create, issue, and track purchase orders in company's Information management system.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

STRUMIS

Job description

VIP Staffing is immediately hiring a Procurement/Purchasing candidate for a leading organization in Albuquerque.

This is a Full Time Temp to hire position that is Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm.

Pay for this position is $20 per hour.

As a Purchaser you will:

• Review project drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and specifications to determine material requirements.
• Source and purchase steel, plate, structural shapes, fasteners, consumables, and other required fabrication materials.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Create, issue, and track purchase orders in company's Information management system.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, reports, and supplier performance data.
• Check stock before ordering material to avoid shortages or extra material.
• Resolve delivery, quality, or invoice discrepancies with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure reliability and favorable terms.
• Support estimating and project management teams by providing bid pricing, material cost, and lead time for information.

Purchasing candidates must meet the below qualifications for consideration:

• 1 year experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management (steel fabrication industry preferred).
• Strong knowledge of steel grades, fasteners, and fabrication materials.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and BOM's.
• Proficiency with STRUMIS (information management system for steel fabrication).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

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